SOL 5.15 - Probability

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 means the event will not happen and 1 means it will definitely happen.

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What is a sample space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is a combination in probability?

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A combination is a selection of items from a larger set where the order does not matter.

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If a student can choose 2 types of drinks and 3 types of snacks, how many combinations can they make?

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6 combinations (2 drinks x 3 snacks = 6).

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What is the probability of choosing a specific item from a set?

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The probability of choosing a specific item is 1 divided by the total number of items in the set.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 0?

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It means that the event cannot happen.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 1?

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It means that the event will definitely happen.

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How many different meal combinations can be made with 2 meats, 2 salads, and 3 desserts?

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12 combinations (2 meats x 2 salads x 3 desserts = 12).

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If there are 3 different shirts and 4 different pants, how many outfits can be made?

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12 outfits (3 shirts x 4 pants = 12).